
Overview
Background
Professor of Biometry
Research Interests:
Research at the interface between applied statistics and quantitative genetics with extensive publications on the analysis and interpretation of multi-way data from large-scale plant breeding experiments, particularly those involving genotype by environment interaction. Theory and application of pattern analysis - clustering and ordination procedures - appropriate for data collected from plant breeding experiments and/or stored in germplasm databases. Analysis, interpretation and impact of genotype x environment interaction for primary economic plant attributes (yield and quality) and data management, integration and analysis (bioinformatics).
Other Activities:
Past President of the International Biometric Society (2010-11) and the Statistical Society of Australia Incorporated (2005-07). Life member of the Statistical Society of Australia Incorporated (2010). Australian Medal for Agricultural Science from the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (1998).
Previous Head of the School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences (2001-10).
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology and Institute of Statisticians (which has merged with the Royal Statistical Society).
Member of the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (2013-15).
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
- Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology, Australian Institute Of Agricultural Science and Technology
- Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences
Works
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2003
Journal Article
Agronomic evaluation of Leucaena. Part 2. Productivity of the genus for forage production in subtropical Australia and humid-tropical Philippines
Mullen, B. F., Gabunada, F., Shelton, H. M., Stur, W. W. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Agronomic evaluation of Leucaena. Part 2. Productivity of the genus for forage production in subtropical Australia and humid-tropical Philippines. Agroforestry Systems, 58 (2), 93-107. doi: 10.1023/A:1026040631267
2003
Journal Article
Agronomic evaluation of Leucaena. Part 1. Adaptation to environmental challenges in multi-environment trials
Mullen, B. F., Shelton, H. M., Gutteridge, R. C. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Agronomic evaluation of Leucaena. Part 1. Adaptation to environmental challenges in multi-environment trials. Agroforestry Systems, 58 (2), 77-92. doi: 10.1023/A:1026068215337
2003
Conference Publication
Optimisation of Nitrogen Supply from Sugarcane Residues in the Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Goodson, M., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Optimisation of Nitrogen Supply from Sugarcane Residues in the Wet Tropics. 11th Australian Agronomy Conf: Solutions for a Better Environ., Geelong, Victoria, 2-6 February, 2003. Horsham, Australia: The Australian Society of Agronomy.
2003
Conference Publication
Management of Sugarcane Crop Residues for Nitrogen Supply in the Australian Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Goodson, M. A., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Management of Sugarcane Crop Residues for Nitrogen Supply in the Australian Wet Tropics. Soil Management for Sustainability : 16th International Soil Tillage Research Organisation (ISTRO) Conference, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 13-18 July, 2003. Brisbane: International Soil Tillage Research Organisation.
2003
Journal Article
Utility of cotyledon and detached leaf assays for assessing root reactions of lucerne to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora medicaginis
Irwin, J. A. G., Musial, J. M., Mackie, J. M. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Utility of cotyledon and detached leaf assays for assessing root reactions of lucerne to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora medicaginis. Australasian Plant Pathology, 32 (2), 263-268. doi: 10.1071/AP03006
2003
Conference Publication
Mixture method clustering of mixed three-mode three-way data
Basford, K. and Hunt, L. (2003). Mixture method clustering of mixed three-mode three-way data. International Meeting of the Psychometric Society 2003, Sardinia, Italy, 7-10 July, 2003. Psychometric Society.
2003
Journal Article
Association between seed coat polyphenolics (tannins) and disease resistance in common bean
Islam, F. M. A., Rengifo, J., Redden, R. J., Basford, K. E. and Beebe, S. E. (2003). Association between seed coat polyphenolics (tannins) and disease resistance in common bean. Plant Foods For Human Nutrition, 58 (4), 285-297. doi: 10.1023/B:QUAL.0000040283.51023.c2
2003
Conference Publication
Nitrogen from Sugarcane Residues in the Wet Tropics and the Implications for Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Goodson, M. A., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Nitrogen from Sugarcane Residues in the Wet Tropics and the Implications for Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates. UQ NRAVS 2003 Research Conference, Gatton, Qld, 3 November, 2003. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.
2003
Journal Article
A longitudinal index study of orthodontic stability and relapse
Olive, R. J. and Basford, K. E. (2003). A longitudinal index study of orthodontic stability and relapse. Australian Orthodontic Journal, 19 (2), 47-55.
2003
Conference Publication
Sugarcane Crop Residues - Cropping and Environmental Synchrony in the Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Goodson, M. A., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2003). Sugarcane Crop Residues - Cropping and Environmental Synchrony in the Wet Tropics. UQ NRAVS 2003 Research Conference, Gatton, Qld, 3 November, 2003. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.
2003
Conference Publication
Mixture method clustering of mixed three-mode three-way data with missing information
Hunt, Lyn and Basford, Kaye (2003). Mixture method clustering of mixed three-mode three-way data with missing information. 13th International Meeting of the Psychometric Society, Sardinia, Italy, 7-10 July 2003.
2002
Journal Article
Seed compositional and disease resistance differences among gene pools in cultivated common bean
Islam, F. M. A., Basford, K. E., Jara, C., Redden, R. J. and Beebe, S. (2002). Seed compositional and disease resistance differences among gene pools in cultivated common bean. Genetic Resources And Crop Evolution, 49 (3), 285-293. doi: 10.1023/A:1015510428026
2002
Journal Article
A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films for the detection of dental caries
Wong, Andrew, Monsour, Paul A., Moule, Alex J. and Basford, Kaye E. (2002). A comparison of Kodak Ultraspeed and Ektaspeed Plus dental X-ray films for the detection of dental caries. Australian Dental Journal, 47 (1), 27-29. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2002.tb00299.x
2002
Conference Publication
Macadamia varietal improvement for quality
Bradley, D., Hardner, C., Mathews, K., Mason, R., Basford, K. and McConchie, C. (2002). Macadamia varietal improvement for quality. MANIC 2002 :Incorporating the Australian Nut Industry Council Conference 2002 and the Australian Macadamia Society Annual Conference, Coffs Harbour, 9-10 October, 2002. Lismore, NSW: Australian Macadamia Society.
2002
Journal Article
Patterns of resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose and common bacterial blight in common bean germplasm
Islam, F. M. A., Basford, K. E., Redden, R. J., Jara, C. and Beebe, S. (2002). Patterns of resistance to angular leaf spot, anthracnose and common bacterial blight in common bean germplasm. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 42 (4), 481-490. doi: 10.1071/EA01035
2002
Conference Publication
Understanding and Managing the Late Time of Ratooning Effect on Cane Yield
Lawes, R., Lawn, R. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). Understanding and Managing the Late Time of Ratooning Effect on Cane Yield. Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ASSCT) 24th Annual Conference, Cairns, Qld, 29 April - 2 May, 2002. Brisbane: Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists.
2002
Conference Publication
The unit for modelling plant breeding programs at The University of Queensland
Hammer, G. L., Basford, K. E., Delacy, I. H., Chapman, S. C. and Cooper, M. (2002). The unit for modelling plant breeding programs at The University of Queensland. 12th Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 15-20 September 2002. Perth, WA, Australia: The Australasian Plant Breeding Association.
2002
Other Outputs
A Systems Approach to Investigating the Contribution of Trash to Soil Nitrogen in the Wet Tropics
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). A Systems Approach to Investigating the Contribution of Trash to Soil Nitrogen in the Wet Tropics. Townsville, QLD Australia: Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Sugar Production, James Cook University.
2002
Conference Publication
Where does trash nitrogen go – to the crop or soil?
Meier, E. A., Thorburn, P. J., Wegener, M. K. and Basford, K. E. (2002). Where does trash nitrogen go – to the crop or soil?. 24th Conference of the Australian Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, Cairns, Queensland, 29 April - 2 May 2002. PK Editorial Services.
2002
Journal Article
Genetic variability in cultivated common bean beyond the two major gene pools
Islam, F. M. A., Basford, K. E., Redden, R. J., Gonzalez, A. V., Kroonenberg, P. M. and Beebe, S. (2002). Genetic variability in cultivated common bean beyond the two major gene pools. Genetic Resources And Crop Evolution, 49 (3), 271-283. doi: 10.1023/A:1015567513005
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Using statistical genetics approaches to gain insight into patterns of variation in complex traits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan, Dr Vivi Arief, Dr Quan Nguyen
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Doctor Philosophy
Using statistical genetics approaches to gain insight into patterns of variation in complex traits
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan, Dr Vivi Arief, Dr Quan Nguyen
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Doctor Philosophy
Examination of combined selection for grain yield and grain protein from wheat recurrent selection programs
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Genetic control of physiological traits in bread wheat in response to increased temperature in MAGIC population.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vijaya Singh, Dr Vivi Arief
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Analysis of field data for an advanced wheat breeding population using prediction models
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivi Arief
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Trends and predictors of adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality in California for the period 2005-2016
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vivi Arief
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Rapid Soil Development in Response to Land Use Change Case studies from the northern New South Wales Slopes, Plains and New England Tablelands
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Estimation of missing values in multivariate multi-environment trial data for three-way pattern analysis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoffrey McLachlan
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
IMPROVING SELECTION IN SUGARCANE BREEDING PROGRAMS WITH AN APPLICATION IN BURDEKIN REGION, AUSTRALIA
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
JOINT MODELLING OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY AND INTERPLOT COMPETITION TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF PLANT IMPROVEMENT
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
AN ASSESMENT OF STATISTICAL METHODOLOGIES USED IN THE ANALYSIS OF MARINE COMMUNITY DATA
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
SIMULATING THE IMPACT OF MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION IN A WHEAT BREEDING PROGRAM
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
GENOTYPIC VARIATION IN SOYBEAN FOR STRATEGIES OF DROUGHT STRESS RESPONSE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
OPTIMISATION OF EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS FOR VARIETY TRIALS TO MAXIMISE GENETIC GAIN
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Genomic diversity of Brassica juncea
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The development and application of methods and tools for the assembly and analysis of second generation sequence data
Associate Advisor
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2012
Master Philosophy
Statistical Models in a Heifer Management study: Testing Effects on Plasma Progesterone in Bos indicus cross cattle
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Development and application of bioinformatics tools for computational marker discovery and the integration and visualisation of plant genetic and genomic data
Associate Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The availability of nitrogen in GCTB soils in the wet tropics and its impact on productivity/profitability: A systems analysis
Associate Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Investigating quantitative genetic issues for a pedigree plant breeding program using computer simulation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Cooper
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF FACTORS AFFECTING CANE YIELD AND CCS AT TULLY
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford directly for media enquiries about:
- Agricultural science and statistics
- Bioinformatics
- Biology and statistics
- Biometrics
- Breeding - plants
- Plant breeding
- Statistics in agricultural science
- Statistics in biology
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